In Memorium - my father passed lateTuesday PM

[Moostache]

Daniel Edward Hruskoci
2/6/1943 - 3/10/2026
Father of three, grandfather of nine.
A man who lived everyday for his family and friends with great passion and empathy.

It has been almost 5 and 1/2 years since my mom passed at the height of the COVID-19 restrictions and nearly 5 years to the day that he survived a massive stroke with miraculous lack of loss of function or paralysis. He then survived bladder cancer, sepsis (twice), a series of falls that culminated in a broken hip and replacement surgery. In the end, he was afflicted with progresive dementia and kidney failure.

I was able to be with him as he passed and the last words he heard were "I love you dad." That will stay with me the rest of my life as much as his example in how to be a man, a husband, a father and a friend. I miss him already and always will, but in my mind (even if no where else) he reunited with my mother and that image brings a rueful smile to my face.

One last time, with feeling - I love you dad!

[spooky3]

1. Condolences to you and your family. Nt

[Irish_Dem]

2. Condolences to you Mustache

Your dad sounds like a wonderful man.
He will always be with you.

[UpInArms]

3. Hugs to you, Moostache

[blm]

4. 💐🕯️

💐🕯️

[SheltieLover]

5. Deepest condolences

What a lovely tribute to your dear dad.

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. My deepest condolences for your loss, Moostache.

[marked50]

7. Best wishes to you and your Family in this difficult time

[mwmisses4289]

8. 🫂

[c-rational]

9. What a lovely Memoriam. Bravo to You and Peace to Dad

[2naSalit]

10. ...

[cachukis]

11. Heartfelt obit.

[CentralMass]

12. My condolences.

[livetohike]

13. My sympathy to you and family on the loss of

your Father. May every good memory and the stories you’ll tell always comfort you .

[niyad]

14. Holding you in love and light. Such a beautiful tribute to a remarkable man.

Please know that your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.

[3catwoman3]

15. Your dad raised a good man.

[MacKasey]

16. That was a beautiful, it made me cry

Your father and mother will be with you always !

I know my are!

[ancianita]

17. Hugs and love to you, Moostache.

Your dad and mom will be with you always.

[JMCKUSICK]

18. Thank you for this beautiful post Moostache,

Your reverence for this man is plain to see, How wonderful that must be. Thank you for celebrating him with us.
God Speed

[Grim Chieftain]

19. I am so very sorry for loss of your father, Moostache

I trust his memory will be a blessing.

You are in my thoughts, friend.

[HeartsCanHope]

20. My deepest condolences, Moostache.

Love and light to you and your family as you mourn your father. I will thinking of you all.

[Faux pas]

21. I'm so sorry

for all who knew and loved him. Sending love and healing vibes ✨

[gopiscrap]

22. My heart goes out to you

it is never easy to lose a loved. May you be granted peace in the assuredness of the bond you had with him! Peace Mike C

[FrankTC]

23. Thank-you for sharing your love.

Beautiful and moving.

[LoisB]

24. My deep condolences on the loss of your father. It sounds as if he was a wonderful person.

[calimary]

25. So sorry to hear about your loss. This one's a big one.

Just always cherish those memories that will mean more and more as each day passes. And if you find some photos of those happier times, hang ‘em up so everybody can appreciate them.

As I age, there are more and more moments when I find myself thinking “that’ll be me, some day.”

[stage left]

26. Deepest sympathies. nt

[highplainsdem]

27. I'm so sorry, Moostache, but what a beautiful tribute to your dad. Condolences to you and your family.

I miss him already and always will, but in my mind (even if no where else) he reunited with my mother and that image brings a rueful smile to my face.

I don't doubt that they are reunited, and healthy and young again. And I believe that not because of any religion's teachings, but because of personal stories I've heard from people in grief support groups.

[MustLoveBeagles]

28. My condolences on the loss of your father

May his memory be a blessing.

[underpants]

29. ❤️ My wife was with her Father when he passed in Nov 2024

I’m sorry for your loss. Sounds like his life’s work was completed and successful with you.

[Permanut]

30. Wonderful tribute!

[mzmolly]

31. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Enter stage left]

32. I know what you are feeling, its been just over 40 years ago last January my father passed away...

I still miss him every day. He was only 63.

Your post really hit me hard, because, today, March 12th is his birthday. He'd have been 104 today

[Figarosmom]

33. Condolences 🌹

[democrank]

34. A beautiful tribute to your Dad, Moostache.

I’m sorry for your loss.

[OAITW r.2.0]

35. Count yourself lucky, my friend.

I worked on my Dad in 76, but had no last communication as he had a fatal MI.

[Trueblue Texan]

36. I am so sad for your loss

But I am joyful for the reunion in your mind and heart. Peace and healing, Moostache.

[slightlv]

37. My deepest condolences...

you gave us a wonderful image not only of your father, but of your relationship with him. I lost my Mom last year at New Years. The ache doesn't go away, it seems... but each day makes it a little easier to handle. So does late night "talks with Mom"... when I'm in bed, tossing and turning because of some body ache or pain she and I shared, or worries for the future... especially now. Mom absolutely detested trump. I still say she died when she did because she refused to live under his reign again. So, late at night, when I feel on the edge of despair or a nervous breakdown, I talk it out with Mom. I find being quiet and still after one of these "conversations" I can hear Mom talking back to me, instinctively. May the life and conversations you had with your father fill your days with happiness of those memories, and be the strength you may need at times.

[SimplyHadEnough]

38. Condolences to you and your Family Moostache. 🙏

[Dear_Prudence]

39. A beautiful tribute.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[live love laugh]

40. I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔

[Bayard]

41. I am very sad for your loss...

But glad you could be there with him when he passed.

[Deuxcents]

42. My sincere condolences 💐 Your heartfelt tribute is beautifully written and I'm sure we all can feel your loss

[area51]

43. I'm sorry for your loss.

[mgardener]

44. What a wonderful tribute to your dad!

My condolences on your loss.

[NNadir]

45. It is hard when one loses a parent. I wish you peace with happy memories.